New Billboard Thanks Congress for Helping 18 Million Cancer Survivors Celebrate America's 250th
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network unveiled the billboard to thank Congress for bipartisan leadership in the fight against cancer
New Topeka Billboard Thanks Congress for Helping 18 Million Cancer Survivors Celebrate America's 250th
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network unveiled the billboard to thank Congress for bipartisan leadership in the fight against cancer
July 27, 2026
TOPEKA, Kan. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed a billboard in Topeka to thank Congress for demonstrating a strong commitment to cancer prevention and cures.
“I was diagnosed with cervical cancer shortly after the birth of my twin daughters,” said Anne Zajic, ACS CAN Kansas volunteer. “Research into cervical cancer has made the disease 100% preventable. In the last 30 years, substantial and steady increases in federal cancer research funding have fueled discovery and innovation that has led to a 34% decline in cancer mortality rates. With that progress constantly under threat of budget cuts, Congress should push for the highest possible increases for cancer research and prevention.”
The billboard reads, “18M cancer survivors are here for America's 250th because of you. Thank you Congress for fighting cancer together.” The billboard is located at SW 6th St & Topeka Blvd, near the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka.
The FY26 appropriations bill included $47.2 billion for the National Institutes of Health, a $415 million increase over FY25 funding, and $7.352 billion for the National Cancer Institute, an increase of $128 million. Thanks in large part to the leadership of Kansas’ Sen. Jerry Moran, as a member of the Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, this funding strengthens the nation’s ability to pursue lifesaving breakthroughs, accelerate innovation and ensure patients and families benefit from the most advanced cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
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About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. We engage our volunteers across the country to make their voices heard by policymakers at every level of government. We believe everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Since 2001, as the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, states and our nation’s capital. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org.
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